Search

Quality Education

It’s July 30th, right? Surely the beginning of the school year can’t be 10 days away for some, no more than 17 days away for all of our region’s Lutheran schools. Seriously? Seriously! Registration is nearly complete at Concordia Lutheran High School. Fall sports (or should it be summer sports!) are kicking off (yes- soccer… Read more »

Opponents of Indiana’s Choice Scholarships often argue that Choice Scholarships are unfair because Non-Public schools are not held accountable to the same standards as public schools. What the public may not realize is that Non-Public schools are actually held to a higher standard of accountability than public schools. Non-public schools that accept Choice Scholarships and… Read more »

What started out as a reading assignment at Lutheran South Unity School ended up inspiring a student-led service project helping the homeless in Fort Wayne. It’s an example of how academics go hand-in-hand with character education and generosity at LSUS, impacting both the students and the broader community. After seventh graders read the book The… Read more »

At Lutheran South Unity School, the school mascot is the phoenix, a mythical creature who rises from the ashes to soar again. It is a fitting emblem for a school that is reviving private, Christian education on the south side of Fort Wayne. Eleven Lutheran schools in the area have pledged help to Lutheran South… Read more »

This article is part 2 of a 2-part series. For part 1, click HERE Remember Elijah and the exhaustion he was experiencing? It’s something we all experience. How about considering God’s prescription for Elijah’s R&R…and think about it for you as summer has arrived. #1- The whisper of God. Elijah may have wanted a light… Read more »

This article is part 2 of a 2-part series. For part 1, click HERE. Consider that teachers are in contact with their families on a regular basis (for sure in direct contact with kids every day). What would it be like if the pastor used the “elder” model of the church with the teachers of… Read more »

Our schools have changed. Old assumptions about Lutheran schools can’t be assumed any longer. Financial and philosophical support of a church towards its school is not a given. Some seasoned Lutheran teachers don’t share enthusiasm for the call of teacher, even discouraging students and their own family from going into professional church work. Schools have… Read more »

What did Mary see? An angel visiting at her front door. A bustling town so busy that there were no rooms at the inn. A barn full of animals. Excited shepherds worshipping her firstborn son and telling tales of angel choruses. The mother of our Lord saw a lot, and Luke says, “Mary treasured up… Read more »

Last school year, The Lutheran Schools Partnership (TLSP) lead an effort to establish a supportive network of schools and teachers. We adopted a process called Critical Friend Visits that focuses on what students are doing in classrooms. Six of our schools piloted the process and through those experiences and the feedback we received, we revised… Read more »